Crystal Palace are reportedly closing in on the capture of £15million-rated Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure.
The Mali international, 22, has been checked out by boss Patrick Vieira.
According to goal.com, Doucoure is a priority for the London club and Vieira recently met with the player's agents.
Crystal Palace are reportedly closing in on the capture of Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure.
Reports in France then claimed that the Premier League club had made a £10m bid for Doucoure, but Lens are holding out for a fee between €15m and €18m (£12.